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E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
 
Hamshackle.
 
To hamshackle a horse is to tie his head to one of his fore-legs.   1
 


 Hampton Court Conference.Hamstring. 

 
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